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Brittanie Bates

Nanaimo,BC

Summary

I am a personable and empathetic professional with strong ability to connect with individuals and understand their needs. While being committed to continuous learning and development guided by the core values of integrity, curiosity, and compassion. Possessing foundational knowledge in patient care and support, coupled with skills in communication and time management, I bring a strength-based approach while remaining open to new methods and perspectives. Being committed to making positive impact by ensuring well-being and comfort of those served I value collaborative learning and strive to provide inclusive, client-centered care that supports the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Positive Behavioural Support

Nanaimo Christian School
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Provide proactive approaches to foster inclusive environments for students to have emotional and academic success.
  • Provided crisis intervention support by effectively minimizing harm and promoting safety for all involved parties.
  • Collaborate with staff and students to assess social-emotional support and develop individualized behaviour plans.
  • Developed intervention support strategies for students to build upon social skills, emotional regulation and accessible work adaptations.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and genuine interest in their wellbeing.

Educational Assistant

Nanaimo Christian School
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting engagement and cooperation.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.

Behaviour Interventionist

Nanaimo Unique Kids Organisation
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners.
  • Collect data on behaviours, learning strengths, and achievements using Applied Behavior Analysis therapy.
  • Collaborate with staff, families, Behavior analysts, Speech and language pathologists, and Occupational therapists on child’s needs, goals and progress.
  • Consistently create fun and safe ways to implement goals through play-based therapies.
  • Managed High behaviours while staying calm and kind.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
04.2025

Professional Development - Reclaiming Our Students

Hannah Beach & Tamara Neufeld Strijack
Nanaimo
07.2022

Workshop - Trauma Sensitive Education

Kim Bartel
Online Workshop
11.2021

Training - FLEX Introduction To ASD

POPARD
Delta, BC
05.2020

Training - Childhood Anxiety: Helping Children Heal

Institute of Child Psychology
Calgary, AB
10.2019

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Curious
  • Collaborative team-player
  • Experienced in crisis intervention techniques
  • Cultural awareness
  • Positive and strength based outlook
  • Kind and accepting nature

Timeline

Positive Behavioural Support

Nanaimo Christian School
09.2022 - 09.2024

Educational Assistant

Nanaimo Christian School
09.2018 - 06.2021

Behaviour Interventionist

Nanaimo Unique Kids Organisation
09.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Vancouver Island University

Professional Development - Reclaiming Our Students

Hannah Beach & Tamara Neufeld Strijack

Workshop - Trauma Sensitive Education

Kim Bartel

Training - FLEX Introduction To ASD

POPARD

Training - Childhood Anxiety: Helping Children Heal

Institute of Child Psychology
Brittanie Bates